Security Engineer

About the Company: 

At TopQuadrant, we make data meaningful and accessible. We help the world’s largest organizations break down data silos to empower teams to make better decisions, faster. Our flagship product, TopBraid EDG is the most practical deployment of knowledge graphs and semantic technology in the market, and allows Fortune 500 companies to empower discovery, governance, and security of organizational data to enable the creation of the world’s most important technologies. We're a team of data-driven innovators, problem-solvers, and creative minds, working together to build cutting-edge data solutions that make a real impact. 

About the role

• TopQuadrant is seeking a Security Engineer with expertise in Java and the Spring Framework to enhance security in enterprise applications. This role involves securing Java-based systems and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, cybersecurity, and secure application architecture.

What you'll do

• Design and implement security solutions for Java-based applications
• Secure applications, microservices, APIs, and databases against vulnerabilities
• Perform static (SAST) and dynamic (DAST) security testing
• Perform quarterly Vulnerability Scans and annual Penetration Test
• Manage application dependencies and vulnerabilities within established SLAs
• Implement and support authentication (OAuth, SAML), authorization (RBAC), and encryption
• Integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline to automate security testing and compliance checks
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents and security questionnaires
• Manage Drata for security monitoring, compliance automation, and audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2)
• Collaborate with development teams to enforce secure coding best practices via code reviews
• Work with Spring Security to enforce access controls and secure distributed applications
• Maintain and publish TopQuadrant’s Authorized Software List
• Stay updated on the latest security vulnerabilities affecting Java and Spring ecosystems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Strong Java development experience, with proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Security
• Experience with secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10, CWE, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SonarQube and Snyk
• Knowledge of encryption techniques (AES, RSA), authentication protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect), and API security
• Experience with cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CSSLP, or AWS Security are a plus

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience securing microservices architectures and containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with IAM (Identity & Access Management) solutions and database security.
• Knowledge of log management, SIEM solutions, and intrusion detection.
• Understanding of Spring Cloud Security, API Gateway security, and service mesh security.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Working at TopQuadrant is best exemplified by our values:

• Possibility (aka the “Why Not” mentality): We embrace new ideas and ways of thinking because we never let an opportunity to “level up” pass us by. Piloting and testing good ideas will keep us learning. In general, moving faster is better.
• Humility (aka “Gate check your baggage”): Best ideas win. We check our assumptions and our egos at the door. Titles, the “the way things were,” or “should have been” just don’t matter. The best ideas focus on the greater good. When in doubt, customers (and customer value) know best.
• Ownership: Finish lines matter. We expect ourselves and each other to step up and own processes and outcomes to completion. We give credit, let decision makers decide, ask for and give feedback, point fingers inward first, examine every cost, and never make excuses because that’s what makes great teams great.
• Partnership: Customers value us because we provide them with superpowers they’ve never had. We do not simply provide a product or service; we engage as equal partners in their solution. We influence the outcome and express our expertise and opinions unapologetically. And when we succeed, we share in the value we deliver because we value our time, our technology, and ourselves.
• Teamwork:  Be the person you’d want to work with. Build each other up.